To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at North San Antonio News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Music Gifts
1) App-Connected Smart Piano
This super smart piano will teach you how to play—like an effective, patient teacher. Sync your device to the piano and your hands to the keys, where LED lights integrate seamlessly with the screen and guide you with step-by-step and hand-by-hand instructions. Pick from the library of videos and digital sheet music as you make your way from Twinkle Twinkle to one of Mozart’s concertos. You can stop, rewind, and slow down whenever you want. And when you’re not practicing, use your piano as a speaker to stream music.
2) Hearing Protection Device
These acoustic ear filters lower sound to a safer level while letting you enjoy clear music, conversations and more. By using acoustic filters, a comfortably-fitting pair can reduce sound by up to 25 decibels. Eartips help you get a perfect fit.
3) Amico Portable Hi-Fi Music System
Inside this classic, 70s-inspired wooden design lives a robust-yet-portable hi fidelity digital radio. Designed by sound guru and Audio Hall of Fame veteran Tom Devesto, this music system is smarter than its good looks. The Amico has eight hours of of wireless playback and weather-resistant wood exterior so you can listen outside. Customize its buttons to play music from different sources (FM, internet radio, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, etc.), and save favorite stations/sources. It’s perfect for on-go-the tunes.
4) Loopit Tangle-Free Earbud Cord
A shake is all it takes for Loopit headphones to untangle themselves. Magnets connect the earbuds and audio jack, sidestepping the threat of tangled wires. Use the magnets as a clasp and you can wear the headphones like a cord necklace—and easily remove it when you need to switch from an accessory to a phone call or listening to music.
5) Skoog 2.0 Touch & Play Music Cube
This music cube encourages little musicians to get hands-on with making sounds. Kids can make music instantly by pressing, pounding, or tapping the irresistible squishy cube. Switch up sounds, set volume controls, play music from streaming platforms and more through the app.